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Ten more virus infections on cruise ship in Japan

About 3 700 people are facing at least two weeks quarantine on the Diamond Princess ship after 10 people were initially confirmed with the virus and moved to medical facilities.Carnival’s Diamond Princess was caught up in the global coronavirus epidemic after an 80-year-old Hong Kong man tested positive for the virus after disembarking late last month.One passenger said the vessel docked in the port to take on supplies, as food delivery to rooms was slow.

Another passenger using the handle @daxa_tw tweeted early Thursday morning that crew members handed out medication refill request forms for those in need of medicines. Officials and experts in Tokyo have said that the outbreak may impact the 2020 Games starting in July.

 

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